Poonch Postal Codes, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir India

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Poonch, located in Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu, India. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Poonch to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Sub-districts in Poonch

Poonch on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Poonch districts in India. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Poonch

Key Facts

Poonch is a district located in the Jammu Division of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in northern India. Situated in the southwestern part of Jammu and Kashmir, Poonch district shares its western border with Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, making it a strategically important frontier region. The district covers an area of approximately 1,674 square kilometers and has a population of around 476,000 people according to recent estimates. Poonch is administratively divided into 6 tehsils: Poonch, Mendhar, Surankote, Balakote, Mandi, and Haveli, which are further subdivided into numerous villages and towns. The district's terrain is characterized by the Pir Panjal mountain range, with elevations ranging from 900 to 4,800 meters above sea level, creating a diverse landscape of valleys, forests, and snow-capped peaks. Poonch town, the district headquarters, serves as the main urban center and administrative hub. The region has significant historical importance, having been part of the historic Poonch princely state before the partition of India in 1947. For those seeking detailed postal information, comprehensive postal code data is available for all sub-regions and localities within Poonch district.

Neighboring Regions

* Rajouri

* Reasi

* Shopian